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26 March 2009
Issue: 7362 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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Cost of fixed fees

Family

More than nine out of 10 family law solicitors will lose money under proposals for fixed fees in family legal aid work.

A Law Society survey asked solicitors to calculate their fees under the proposed Legal Services Commission regime. It found 94% would receive lower fees.

Richard Miller, Law Society legal aid manager, says the society will “continue to oppose strongly” proposals that did not benefit solicitors: “The LSC has said solicitors will be better off under the new proposals. Our survey would suggest otherwise.”

Issue: 7362 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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